32 Week Bumpdate!

I went a little crazy this week with the pictures, but I just couldn't help myself! I was only going to post one picture, but then I couldn't make any decisions (surprise surprise) so I posted them all! I've been pretty terrible at taking weekly pictures, but atleast I have some, better than nothing, right??

Size of Baby: Head of Lettuce, we have a sonogram in a week so we will find out just exactly how big he really is!  I'm guessing around 4 lbs, they keep saying he is going to be a big baby.  At the last sonogram he was in the 87th percentile for size (whatever that means...)

Stretch Marks: Nada, I keep checking every morning and I haven't seen anything yet.

Maternity Clothes:  All Maternity, but I've been incorporating some of my fall vests and cardigans into my wardrobe

Gender:  Boy, the same that it has been since 13 weeks :)

Movement:  It's literally like a party in my stomach!  Sometimes it makes me jump because the kicking and punching are so powerful.  He surprises me every once in a while with a swift kick that I wasn't anticipating!

Sleep:  Good, I don't know how I would make it without my maternity boppy pillow!  I might not give it up!

Missing:  Really nothing other than being able to do whatever I want.  Top Golf just opened by our house and I can't go with this basketball in front of my stomach... 

Loving:  My Belly, I love seeing it grow.  I just can't imagine it getting larger, but it's definitely going to since I still have 8 weeks!

Craving:  Breakfast food - Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast, Bacon, Chicken Minis - anything and everything breakfast!  If I could wake up early enough I would go to IHOP every morning to eat - YUMM!

Feeling: Alright.... I think the baby is laying on my sciatic nerve because I get shooting pains in my back every time I walk.  I've been sitting on the couch all weekend and it's already getting pretty boring! I still have pretty itchy skin, but it's getting a little better.Also been getting a ton of Braxton Hick contractions, luckily none of them are painful yet, but it feels weird when your stomach is hard as a rock!

Looking Forward: Getting excited for Christmas!  It will be here in no time!

Best Moment(s): Seeing the nursery finished!  Might add a few more small touches, but it's probably 95% Done.

I also placed a few Etsy orders this weekend since I was couch-bound!  How cute is this little newsboy cap??

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29 Week Bumpdate

Size of Baby: Butternut Squash, I'm guessing around 3 lbs at this point

Stretch Marks: None, thankfully! 

Maternity Clothes:  All Maternity, so glad the weather is finally cooling off, so I've been living in leggings, boots and big sweaters!  Makes it pretty easy!

Gender:  Sweet Baby Boy!  Name is decided on, but I'm not announcing officially yet!

Movement:  He is kicking all the time, I absolutely love feeling him kick and move all around my stomach!  My favorite part is seeing my belly move!

Sleep:  Still really good! Lately my hands have been falling asleep and that has been waking me up, but other than that good.  I googled it today and it sounds like it's Carpal Tunnel while pregnant and it goes away after you have the baby.  I had no idea how painful carpal tunnel is.  I was working on writing thank you notes and I had to stop because my hand hurt, makes me feel like I'm 100!

Missing:  Nothing!  I'm honestly not lying when I say that I LOVE BEING PREGNANT!

Loving:  Every single second of this pregnancy! You have to live life to the fullest and enjoy every second of it which is what I've been doing.  

Craving:  Gobstoppers, candy all candy anything sugar :)

Feeling: Great! I did however go to sleep at 6:30 one evening and slept until the next day - I felt fantastic the next day! I think I need to start going to bed earlier!

Looking Forward: Baby Shower #2 in the beginning of December.  Also looking forward to finishing the nursery. I basically have everything purchased, I just need to start hanging and decorating everything!

Best Moment(s): My first baby shower!  It was so much fun, I couldn't believe the generosity of all my friends and family!  Pictures coming soon :)

26 Week Bumpdate

Size of Baby: 2 Lbs. 2 ounces

Weight Gain: Slightly over 20lbs

Stretch Marks: Nada, I hear that it's hereditary and my mom and gma don't have them so hopefully I'm good

Maternity Clothes:  Everything Maternity except cardigans and jackets, I'm getting really sick of my clothes, but I'm excited that Fall is here so I can just wear leggings, boots and long shirts! Work, I still have to dress-up and it's the same black pants and boring shirts everyday... Oh well, only 3 more months and I'll be lounging with the baby in yoga pants every day!

Gender:  Boy - I'm 99.9% sure we have decided on the name too!

Movement:  All the time, kicking like a mad man

Sleep:  Good still.  I've been having trouble with itchy skin so I've been taking Benadryl at night (per my doc) and I've been sleeping like a baby.

Missing:  Nothing really

Loving:  The Nursery! We re-did a changing table (coming soon), just got the crib put together this weekend and we have the glider.  All the major pieces of furniture are done, we just have to decorate!

Craving:  Nothing specifically

Feeling: Tired every now and then, but nothing too bad yet.  Also been a maniac trying to get everything done before the third trimester because I know I will get really tired and not have the energy to do much other than go to work!

Looking Forward: I can't wait to get the nursery all decorated and finished!  It will be fun to see my vision come together.

Best Moment(s): Just being pregnant.  I'm really trying to enjoy every single second of it! 

Bumpdate: 23 Weeks

Dress: Macy's $19.99 // Shoes Madden Girl DSW $34.99 // Necklace Very Jane $9.99 

The baby's room is by far my favorite room in the house right now.  There's no clutter and as of right now it's a very peaceful retreat!  I know that will be changing in the next 4 months, but I'm enjoying it while I can!

I realize that Bumpdates aren't really exciting posts and the only people that read them are other pregnant ladies, but really I'm just posting these for myself.  I want to look back on my blog and read how I was feeling at the time and how big my bump was getting.  Sorry for boring all of you non-prego ladies!!

I was all dressed-up this weekend because I went to a baby shower!  It felt so good actually taking time to fix my hair and makeup.  I know it sounds silly, but I actually felt pretty for the first time in a while.  Being pregnant is taking it's tolls on my body and I feel like I always look tired and frumpy.  My selection of clothes that I can actually wear is very limited and I'm already starting to feel pretty drab!

I'm really looking forward to the cooler fall weather.  I can already feel my fingers swelling a little and I'm just so sick of this hot weather!  I can't believe summer is already over and I'm ready for the hot weather to be over too!  

I've been searching Pinterest for DIY Projects because I've really been itching to do something (Like the stripes on the wall wasn't DIY enough for me!!) Hopefully I will be doing some crafting soon!  

Had to give the chair a little love too!

22 Week Bumpdate

Ideally all of my bumpdate pictures would be with the Chalkboard and in the same outfit, but that just doesn't seem to be happening... Either way, I wanted to put together a collage of my growing bump - ENJOY!

Size of Baby: I stopped keeping track, I think a papaya or something?

Weight Gain: Bleep Bloop Dah Dee Dah, what was the question again?

Stretch Marks: None, I've been lubing up with Cocoa Butter Every Night!

Maternity Clothes:  All Maternity clothes except for a couple of dresses that I can still make work

Gender:  BOY!!!

Movement:  Mostly at night!

Sleep:  Good, our cat Ben seems to be having more trouble sleeping than I do! He's up scratching the walls, whining, just wanting attention for some reason

Missing:  This week I must say a Margarita!

Loving:  My Bump and the fact that people can actually tell that I'm pregnant now!

Craving:  Drumsticks, ya know the ice cream ones with the chocolate and Nuts - YUMMY!!

Feeling: Good, although my first real pregnancy symptom has really kicked in.  I'm having a lot of pain in my lower back.  It's getting more difficult to get up and down!

Looking Forward: I can't wait for my first baby shower, October 18th!

Best Moment(s): Seeing the nursery come together and feeling the baby move more and more

I also want to take a minute to remember all the victims of 9/11.  I can't believe it was 12 years ago today, it honestly seems just like yesterday!  

Linking up!

21 Week Bumpdate

I kind of look pissed, but really I'm just trying to look cool #fail!

How Far Along: 21 Weeks 1 Day (I can't believe it's almost been 10 weeks since I last updated, time sure is flying!  

My 18 week bumpdate that never got posted...

Size of Baby: Banana

Weight Gain: There's really no point at talking about this anymore....

Stretch Marks: None, but I still have a growing belly!

Maternity Clothes:  Absolutely!  They are the most comfortable clothes on the planet!  Why can't we always wear them?  I'm talking elastic waisted pants here people! COMFORTABLE!!

Gender:  YEP, it's a BOY!!! I was going to do a really cute announcement, but never really got around to it, oh well!!  We found out at 13 weeks and then confirmed at 18 weeks that it IS a boy!

Movement:  Yep, he's actually been kicking quite a bit tonight, it's the best feeing in the world!

Sleep:  Still pretty good, I'm just getting tired of sleeping on my left and right sides!

Missing:  Diet Coke/All Caffeine! I used to drink 3 Diet Coke's a day, even tho my doc said 1 a day is fine I just decided to cut it out all together

Loving:  Getting the nursery together! We painted this weekend and got a rocker that I absolutely love!  The crib is on order and should be here the end of October, I can't wait!

Craving:  Junk food!  I wish I was saying fruit or something healthy, but I'm always craving candy and sugar!

Feeling: Pretty good...I'm having some trouble with my lower back, it feels like a pinched nerve or something.  I might have to go to the doctor if this doesn't get better soon! During the week I'm starting to feel pretty moody and irritable at work, but I'm doing my best to keep it under control.  I haven't done the typical pregnacy breakdown for no reason, so that's a plus.  I'm sure it's coming sooner than later!

Looking Forward: I'm excited to get a name picked out.  Right now we have narrowed it down to 4, it may or may not be one of these names I'm sure we will change our mind!  

• Daxton/Dax (My number 1 name, but the hubby isn't quite on board with this one
• Owen - Hubby's number 1 name
• Ethan
• Owen

Best Moment(s): Finally getting the nursery painted, buying a glider and picking out a crib.  We are still planning on adding crown molding and stripes to the nursery, but the base coat is all done.  Here is some of my nursery inspiration.... 

Just kidding, I haven't blogged for so long that I can't figure out how to add Pins to my post... DOH!!  I will play with this and add later :)

Until next time!! Hopefully it won't be 10 weeks from now!!

Bumpdate: 13 weeks

How Far Along: 13 weeks 4 days (a little late on my update)

Size of Baby: Peach

Weight Gain: 3 lbs, hoping for the best... 

Stretch Marks: Nope, hoping this evil doesn't happen to me, but I just HATE the smell of Cocoa Butter!

Maternity Clothes:  Not yet, I've worn a few maternity dresses just because they're new and super comfy!  Why doesn't everyone wear maternity clothes?  They are so freaking comfortable! I guess I'm saying that now because they are still so big on me, but in a couple months I will probably be complaining because they are too tight!

Gender:  We found out yesterday...but not announcing yet!

Movement:  I have felt a few flutters, but the doc says it's just gas :/

Sleep:  Great!  I have a giant pregnancy pillow (I think it's called a Boppy) and it's the most comfortable thing in the world! Everyone should own one!

Missing:  Sleeping on my back and let's be honest Happy Hour!

Loving:  Everything, feeling extremely happy! So relieved to be in the second trimester, the first one was nerve-wracking!

Craving:  Candy, always! This is nothing new, I have ALWAYS loved candy!  Nerds, Starburst, Smarties and Skittles are some of my top faves!

Feeling: Great, not nearly as tired as I was the first trimester! I didn't have morning sickness or anything in the first trimester, so I have felt very lucky!

Looking Forward: Putting together the nursery! It's all cleaned out and ready to be painted, I've been scowering the internet and pinterest for inspiration

Best Moment(s): Finding out the gender! I was so anxious, but sooo excited! They were 95% sure of the gender, so I think that's a green light to start shopping!  I've already bought 3 outfits for the baby... Can't wait to announce it :)

The kitty wanted in the picture, so I let him...